My Pasta Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, My Pasta Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a light lunch, family dinner, or summer gathering. Featuring tender fusilli pasta paired with crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with briny black olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and oregano. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is easy to prepare and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, wholesome recipe that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for those looking for a healthy pasta salad that doesn’t compromise on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams fusilli pasta
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium-sized cucumber
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
• 1 small red onion
• 100 grams black olives
• 100 grams feta cheese
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the pasta and vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1231.7 grams (1231.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2105

Total Fat 95.20g	122%
Saturated Fat 25.40g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.60g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 3216mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 259.60g	94%
Dietary Fiber 19.00g	68%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 56.90g	114%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 757mg	58%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 1801mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 48.9%